Filming in the Bellingen Shire

The Bellingen Shire and Waterfall Way holds a range of diverse landscapes including World Heritage-listed rainforests, heritage villages, rich sub-tropical valleys and beaches, lending itself well to film production companies looking for a variety of locations. 

The below information will assist you with making an application to film in the Bellingen Shire area.

Please submit your application forms within the below timeframe to avoid late application assessment fees:

  • Ultra Low Impact / No Impact - no application required
  • Low Impact - 5 business days
  • Medium Impact - 7 business days
  • High Impact - 15 business days

Refer to the below NSW Local Government Filming Protocol (June 2025) and Bellingen Shire Council's Fees & Charges for details on filming impact categories and associated fees.

Apply for a filming permit

Enquiries

For enquiries around filming permits in the Shire, contact Bellingen Shire Council: 

Manager Economic Development and Tourism 

Phone: 02 6655 7350 

Email: council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au

 

 

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